Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Stroke and Rehab

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our clinical team. You will undertake assessments, develop management plans, and work with patients across acute and community pathways.

You will contribute to service improvements, deliver training, and participate in audits. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and IT skills, with a commitment to patient-centred care and equality of opportunity.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience.
• Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Evidence of specialist level of clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of leadership ability.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Organisation, planning, prioritisation, and decision making skills.
• Clinical supervision, teaching skills and appraisal skills.
• IT skills relevant to the role.

Skills

CPD portfolio

NHS strategy knowledge

Clinical Governance

Specialist clinical reasoning

Evidence Based Practice

Written and verbal communication

Leadership ability

Analytical and problem solving

Organisation and prioritisation

Clinical supervision and teaching

IT skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential criteria

• Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post
• Knowledge of current NHS strategy and plans
• Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of Specialist level of clinical reasoning
• Knowledge of current Evidence Based Practice relevant to post
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of leadership ability
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Organisation, planning, prioritisation, and decision making skills
• Clinical supervision, teaching skills and appraisal skills
• IT skills relevant to the role

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• As required for entry into university for professional training
• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
• Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice, including dysphagia, and exposure/competencies in video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy
• Evidence of teaching/student experience
• Experience in audit and research

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.